RPG List for the PS2

[shoes23]

I don't think Drakan and Demon stone should be borderline - they are action/rpg's in the baldur's gate style.
Dave

Demon Stone is not an RPG. It is straight up a hack n' slash game in the shadow of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers or King Arthur. It is simply an action game in the Forgotton Realms universe.

[blissfulnoise]

Graffiti Kingdom came out a month or so ago. It's the sequel to Magic Pengel.

However, i'm not so sure those should be RPGs. If they are, better open the door to stuff like Monster Rancher.

[MightySlacker]

I don't think Drakan and Demon stone should be borderline - they are action/rpg's in the baldur's gate style.
Dave

Demon Stone is not an RPG. It is straight up a hack n' slash game in the shadow of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers or King Arthur. It is simply an action game in the Forgotton Realms universe.

Ah - guess I was misinformed/thinking of something else. I'd also say that Drakan compares a lot better to the Summoner games.

Borderline adds: Goblin Commander/Alien vs Predator Extinction. unless RTS can't be strategy rpg's.

Also, this list is gonna get huge next year. I can think of 10-15 RPGs I'm actively anticipating, which doesnt includes games I don't know about/crappy ones tha twill also be released.

Dave

[xmagxus]

Are you sure dark angel is an RPG ( i dont mean dark angel the tv show game)

But I mean EBGAMES had it listed as an RPG a long time ago when they sold it and I saw it in the store once and almost bought it for 10 dollars but it really doesnt look like an RPG it sounded more like an adventure game or something.

If it is a real RPG then it seems I dont have a complete current gen RPG collection afterall, so I kinda hope it isnt lol >.>

[MightySlacker]

Also, what makes Duel Masters different than say Yu-Gi-Oh type games? Sorry if that's an ignorant question, but I've never played any of them

Dave

[Howie6925]

* = no published strategy guide
King’s Field: The Ancient City*
*

I have the strategy guide for this game

[MightySlacker]

You can now officially add Wild Arms 4 to the list

Dave

[djbeatmongrel]

what about Culdcept?

[lendelin]

Howie, thanks for the information, I appreciate it! I corrected the King's Field guide listing.

I added Wild Arms 4.

Does anyone know if Unlimited Saga got a guide?

[lendelin]

what about Culdcept?

Nah, it is more of a board/puzzle game with a RPG touch, I think.

[MightySlacker]

I posted this a little while ago, but what about Dynasty Tactics 1 and 2? I dont see how you could consider them different strat RPGs than say a front mission 4.

Dave

[xmagxus]

I still am wondering - is dark angel REALLY an rpg? EBgames had it listed as one awhile ago and a lot of people seemed to have gone off that but to anyone who has played the game is it REALLY an rpg and not just some action/adventure game?

[Lemmy Kilmister]

How 'bout the Dynasty Tactics games? They're both strategy RPGs, and damn good ones at that.

[Sylentwulf]

Grandia 3, and shin megami tensei lucifers call can be added.

[Oobgarm]

Grandia 3, and shin megami tensei lucifers call can be added.

Lucifer's Call was released in the US as SMT: Nocturne.

[hezeuschrist]

Tales of Legendia comes out in a week or so, and Grandia III comes out on valentines day. Suikoden V is also scheduled for this spring as well... I hope they don't jack that one like they did IV

And yes, Unlimited Saga got a guide.

EDIT: Holy crap, I knew spring was going to be worse than I thought.

Tales of Legendia - Feb. 7
Grandia III - Feb. 14
Drakengard 2 - Feb 14
MS Saga: A New Dawn - Feb 21
Shadow Hearts: From the New World - Mar. 7
Suikoden V - Mar 28
Kingdom Hearts II - Mar. 30
Atilier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 - Apr. 25 (That can't be right, the JP release is in May)

Then there is the ever looming Final Fantasy XII, Xenosaga III, Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria, and Phantasy Star Universe. And I thought I was catching up

[lendelin]

Updates: Grandia III and Tales of Legendia are added, and the guide status of Unlimited Saga was changed (thanks, hezeuschrist)

Yep, the RPGs for the PS2 are like mail: it keeps coming and coming with no end in sight, it could drive a sane man crazy. The PS2 will have the most extensive RPG library of all consoles.

[MightySlacker]

Atilier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 - Apr. 25 (That can't be right, the JP release is in May)
(

Actually, I think the japanese release was last may - I'm almost certain its out. I've had the soundtrack for about 6 months now :-)

And did the 2 Dynasty Tactics games get added?

Dave

[lendelin]

Added:

MS Saga*
Shadow Hearts FTNW
Drakengard 2
Kingdom Hearts 2
Atelier Iris 2
Steambot Chronicles*

If someone knows if there is a published guide for MS Saga and for Steambot Chronicles, please post and let us know.

[Daria]

Ugh... I am not looking forward to cracking down on my PS2 collection.

And small point but it's Romancing SaGa with a capital G.

For my own personal list I included Culcept, ICO, and Shadow of the Colossus under borderline. But then maybe I just needed an excuse to have them. >.>

[tylerwillis]

Don't forget Metal Saga - came out at the same time as Atelier Iris 2.

[lendelin]

Don't forget Metal Saga - came out at the same time as Atelier Iris 2.

Done. Thanks guy. I also added Suikoden V. I think that's it for last month. 99 and counting... (I listed Metal Saga as not having received a guide...at least I couldn't find one or an anouncement for one)

[lendelin]

Ugh... I am not looking forward to cracking down on my PS2 collection.

That's why I started earliy. I have around 70 of them, hardly one which was released in the last year or so. I never buy them for more than $20.

This RPG library will be much more extensive than the one for the PS1....and around 70% of the games got a guide, too.

A small point but it's Romancing SaGa with a capital G.

Thanks, I corrected it. I'm very sticklish when it comes to little things like that, so I really appreciate it.

For my own personal list I included Culcept, ICO, and Shadow of the Colossus under borderline. But then maybe I just needed an excuse to have them. >.>

We all make up excuses to buy more games. RIGHT??? To be a game fanatic is tough. People think it is fun and one long vacation, but we know it's not all smile and sunshine.

[PapaStu]

I was on top of PS2 RPG's (even though I wasn't playing them) for years... I've not bought one except Kingdom Hearts 2 in about a year and a half. I'm SO not looking forward to filling the gaps once i'm that solvent again to just buy games.

[Raedon]

Added to my DP RPG blog.. great topic.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/weblog.php?w=220